Shop daith earrings and jewellery by style
Daith earrings are grouped here by style, and all three styles are 16G, so you can move between them once you're healed.
Segment rings give you the closed, continuous look of a full hoop, with no opening on show at the front.
A curved barbell is the lower-profile option, and often the easier one to live with in the early weeks.
Horseshoe rings open at the front with a ball at each end, and they take the same diameters as a daith segment ring.
Daith jewellery in 14K Gold, Titanium and Surgical Steel is all fitted at 16G, so you can shop by material if the metal is the deciding factor. 14K Gold is solid rather than plated, implant grade Titanium is the lightest of the three and Surgical Steel is the value option.
Daith or rook, which piercing are you shopping for?
A daith passes through the innermost fold of cartilage above your ear canal, and a rook passes through the ridge of cartilage above it. Both are 16G, and the difference that matters when you're buying is diameter, since rook jewellery sits at 6mm or 8mm. If you're not sure which fold you're looking at, our piercing specialists will point it out in studio.
Daith jewellery gauge and sizing
Daith piercings are fitted with 16G jewellery in ring diameters of 8mm to 10mm. The exact diameter comes down to your ear anatomy rather than preference, because a ring that's too small presses into the fold and one that's too large catches on hair and headwear. Your piercing specialist picks the diameter during your appointment so the ring sits close without pinching.
If you're buying a replacement for a healed daith, start from the diameter you were pierced with. Our studios can measure your piercing and confirm the size before you buy.
Materials for daith jewellery
Implant grade Titanium is the material to choose for a daith while it's healing, because it's hypoallergenic, lightweight and well tolerated.
Surgical Steel can be used in fresh piercings, though our piercing specialists recommend implant grade Titanium during the healing phase. Steel contains trace nickel so it isn't hypoallergenic, and for sensitive skin Titanium and 14K Gold are your safest choices in this collection.
Once your daith is fully healed all three materials are open to you, and the decision becomes a styling one. Our piercing specialists can match the material to your skin and to the rest of your ear.
Fresh piercing or healed upgrade?
A fresh daith wears the piece you were pierced with, and a healed daith gives you the full run of ring styles in this collection.
Do not remove your jewellery during the healing phase, even once the piercing feels settled, because the channel can close and putting jewellery back through brings irritation. Sleep off that side where you can, keep the area clean with saline and don't twist or rotate the ring.
Follow your aftercare routine from day one rather than starting it when something feels off.
Daith piercing jewellery FAQs
What jewellery styles work for a daith piercing?
Segment rings, curved barbells and horseshoe rings are the styles suited to a daith piercing. Each one follows the natural curve of the daith fold, so the jewellery sits with your anatomy instead of pressing against it.
Can I wear a flatback in a daith piercing?
Flatbacks aren't suitable for this placement, because the fold doesn't leave room for a flat disc to sit behind the piercing. Stick to the ring and curved bar styles in this collection, all of which are made for the shape of the fold.
Are daith earrings the same size as other cartilage earrings?
No. Daith earrings are rings 8mm to 10mm across, while a conch ring runs 10mm or 12mm and a tragus ring sits at 6mm or 8mm. All of them are 16G, so it's the diameter that changes with the placement, not the gauge.
Should you choose a segment ring or a curved barbell for your daith?
A segment ring gives you a full hoop through the daith fold, while a curved barbell sits lower and tucks deeper into the ear. Both are 16G for this placement, so the choice is about profile and how much of the piece you want on show. A segment ring is the more decorative of the two once your daith has fully healed, with more room across the front for stone or shaped detailing. If you're not sure which suits you, our piercing specialists will look at the shape of your fold and talk you through both.
Is Surgical Steel or Titanium better for a fresh daith piercing?
Implant grade Titanium is what our piercing specialists recommend for a fresh daith, since it's nickel free and light in a fold that's still settling. Surgical Steel is still a material we pierce with, so if nickel has never bothered your skin it's a sound everyday choice.
How long does a daith piercing take to heal?
A daith piercing takes 3 to 9 months to fully heal. Our daith piercing guide covers the timeline in more detail and what's normal at each stage.
Can you wear earbuds or headphones with a daith piercing?
In-ear earbuds can press on a daith piercing and cause discomfort, so over-ear headphones are the better option while you're healing. The daith sits right above your ear canal, which is exactly where the body of an earbud wants to rest. Once your daith is fully healed plenty of people wear earbuds again without trouble, and it comes down to the earbud shape and the diameter of your ring. Give yourself a few short sessions to test it rather than a full day of wear. If a piercing that's been comfortable for months starts aching with earbuds in, mention it to us next time you're in a studio.
Do daith piercings help with migraines?
There's no reliable evidence that a daith piercing treats migraines.
Book a piercing at SkinKandy
Ready for a daith, or after new jewellery for one that's already healed? We fit daith earrings in SkinKandy studios across Australia. Head to our piercing menu to book with our piercing specialists.
